en you're looking for a new power adapter for your laptop, there are two choices. Do you purchase an original from the laptop manufacturer, or do you give a universal adapter a try? The ones in the last category are usually cheaper, and much easier to find. However, are original adapters better in any way? Hardware.Info tested 74 laptop adapters to put that question to rest once and for all.

It's the first time in a long time that we have gotten excited about a touch-screen all-in-one PC. We have reviewed a number of them in recent months, but none of those managed to fully impress us. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 reminded us of how fun and appealing an all-in-one can be when it's done properly and comes with the right software, even when the OS is Windows 7. It's obvious that Lenovo designed this computer with Windows 8 in mind.

The Dell XPS 15s are deluxe laptops that look great. This is true for both models we tested, but we definitely prefer the version with Core i7 and GT 640M over the one with Core i5 and GT 630M. The i7 version costs more of course, but it's worth the extra money. The processor is quite a bit faster, and you can actually play games with that graphics card.

With the Spectre XT, HP has built a very classy Ultrabook. Already at a first glance you can see that the manufacturer spent a lot of time on designing all the little details as well as the overall appearance. Furhtermore they`ve used only high quality materials. Sounds like a promising combination, doesn`t it?"

Today we are taking a look at the Samsung 5 Series Ultrabook, offering full-size performance in a pint-sized package. With an 2nd gen. Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, and a 13.3 screen, wrapped into a 3.25lb package, we`ll see if it lives up to the promises."

We all know that Cooler Master has no shortage of products meant to aid in the cooling of your favorite laptop. We have reviewed many over the years and today we will be adding another one to the collection. The new NotePal I300 is a simple but well refined cooler that is thin and very lightweight. The 160mm fan sitting in the middle is what will separate this cooler from the many in the same class or price range."

Given all the frenzy around ultrabooks, Microsoft's Surface, and the low power potential of future chips like Haswell, you might think that desktop replacement-class laptops had fallen out of favor with modern laptop manufacturers. iBuyPower's CZ-17 "Valkyrie" is proof that they haven't -- and while its size and weight won't appeal to road warriors or anyone who needs a svelte portable, it packs a number of significant features into its chassis, at a price that won't break the bank...

The Toshiba LX835-D3230 is a speedy, if utilitarian all-in-one desktop PC. It may be all you need for shared family computing, at least until Windows 8 touch-enabled PCs start to enter the market. It has a bright HD-quality screen, quad core power, and could be a decent kitchen PC."

The Alienware M18x R2 is definitely one powerhouse of a computer. It has a fantastic 1080p display, top-of-the-class performance and good battery life. While quite expensive, it makes a great gaming laptop and will handle anything you throw at it."

With the Erazer X7817x, Medion has a new high-end gaming notebook in its portfolio, that features very aggressive pricing. It comes with a brand new Intel Ivy Bridge quad core CPU and NVIDIAs latest GTX 670M mobile GPU. You also get a FullHD, 17.3 inch display and we can just say that we want to crack on and check out what it feels to play and work with this beast."

So here it is, the mid-2012 refresh of Apple's trend-setting MacBook Air line. In all likelihood, the MacBook Air inspired Intel's Ultrabook specification, created so that Windows users would have access to a similar overall experience on their platform of choice.
The MacBook Air is the real McCoy, so to speak, and though technically not an Ultrabook, the newest models cross over to Intel's 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Core processor microarchitecture. In fact, Ivy Bridge is at the heart of Apple's mid-2012 refresh, bringing with it not only greater processing power, but a graphics speed bump from Intel HD Graphics 3000 to Intel HD Graphics 4000, topped off with DX11 compatibility and improved power efficiency to boot.
But how does the new MacBook Air compete versus the current crop of Ultrabooks and is it enough to warrant an upgrade?

If you're looking for a gaming laptop that looks good, performs well and comes in a complete package, then the ASUS G75VW-T1086V is an excellent choice. It has a powerful quad-core processor, a matte Full HD display, a fast graphics card, a large and fast SSD and a large hard disk. ASUS also includes a quality laptop bag and gaming mouse. This is perhaps not the cheapest way to acquire the hardware, but ASUS added enough to the formula to justify the price.

"Easier said than done" is the best phrase I can think of to describe Intel's ultrabook initiative. On paper, the plan seemed easy enough, although manufacturing partners and knowledgeable consumers alike would testify that it's been anything but. Aspirations to compete with Apple's ultrathin MacBook Air have been met with a number of compromises as hardware makers struggle to find the perfect blend of features while keeping the overall price somewhere around Intel's $1,000 target.
Could a few hundred bucks tacked on the top end make a difference between a vanilla ultrabook and something truly special? That's something Acer is willing to gamble on with its latest flagship ultrabook.

The results above aren`t earth shattering but I didn`t expect them to be. If Intel had suddenly told us that their Atom Z2760 was going to outlast the many ARM-based designs on the market most would have balked. All Intel is saying with this is that they are no longer at a disadvantage - and that could be enough to really push the x86 architecture to the masses in tablet form; finally."

Beginners Guides: Repairing a Cracked / Broken Notebook LCD ScreenOct 02 | Beginners GuidesRating:A broken or cracked LCD screen makes a laptop utterly useless, good thing
PCSTATS can show you how to replace that busted laptop screen with a minimum of fuss and for less money than a service center charges. PCSTATS will be fixing a cracked LCD screen on a Lenovo T530 ThinkPad notebook, the general procedures outlined here work for any notebook though.